Flamecut cabside panel 45006 ex British Railways Diesel locomotive built at Crewe in 1961, originally numbered D89, and named Honourable Artillery Company. In good condition with D89 visible underneath the number. All angle removed, measures 34.75in x 12in.

Totem BR(E) FF LITTLEPORT from the former Great Eastern Railway station between Ely and Downham. In very good condition with slight loss of shine.

Worksplate LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Co No 1914 DONCASTER 1940 ex LNER/British Railways electric Class 76, originally numbered LNER 6701, then LNER 6000 in 1946 and E26000 in 1952. Loaned to Netherlands Railway for trials in 1947 until Mar 1952. N amed Tommy June 1952 until February 1968. Allocated to 39A Gorton Mar 1953, it was withdrawn from 9C Reddish Mar 1970 and scrapped at Crewe Works November 1972. Oval engraved brass, face cleaned. Measures 13.25in x 7.75in. A truly historic plate.

British Railways Lion Over Wheel steel cabside panel as carried by Class EM2 Co-Co electric locomotive number 27000 ELECTRA. Built at Gorton Works Manchester in 1953 it was used on the Woodhead route and was withdrawn in 1968 and in 1969 sold to th e Dutch national railway operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen, where they became NS 1500 Class and was numbered NS 1502. In Dutch service it carried both its nameplates and this panel directly above the nameplates. Flanged steel with bosses on the back, in as removed condition measures 32in x 16in.

GWR cast iron cabside numberplate 4688 ex Collett 0-6-0PT built at Swindon in 1944. Allocated to Bristol St Philips Marsh and 88J Aberdare from where it was withdrawn in December 1963 and scrapped at T.W. Ward, Briton Ferry. In original condition as stored since 1965.

LMS signal box board ILKESTON TOWN from the Midland Railway box at the end of the short branch to the town closed in 1959. Wood with cast iron letters, in as removed condition, measures 69.5in x 10.5in. Possibly one of the only items to survive from this station.

Totem BR(NE) FF BEL STOCKTON from the former North Eastern Railway station between Northallerton and West Hartlepool. In very good condition with a few face chips and restoration to the bottom flange.

Southern Railway enamel target station sign CHATHAM. From the former South Eastern & Chatham railway station between Strood and Sittingbourne. In very good condition with 3 small face chips measures 34in long.

Mersey Railway etched glass carriage panel with fully titled coat of arms MERSEY RAILWAY COMPANY and the Liver Bird. In excellent condition measures 18.5in x 33in. A rare survivor.

British Railways station platform sign OLDBURY. Screen printed aluminium, in very good ex station condition, measures 38.5in x 14in.

GWR cast iron cabside numberplate 2229 ex Collett 0-6-0 built at Swindon in 1940. Allocated to Taunton, Neyland and 82E Bristol Barrow Road from where it was withdrawn in September 1963 and scrapped at Cashmores Newport. In partially restored conditi on.

Totem BR(M) FF BULWELL COMMON from the former Great Central Railway station between Nottingham Victoria and Hucknall. In excellent condition with one minor chip in the top panel.

BR(E) FF enamel doorplate TOILET. In very good condition with some older restoration, and complete with brass eyelets. Measures 18in x 3.5in. A rare doorplate.

Worksplate VULCAN IRON WORKS BUILDERS WILKES - BARRE U.S.A. NO 4433 1943. Ex Southern Railway USA 0-6-0T numbered SR 70 and BR 30070. Allocated to 71I Southampton Docks from where it was withdrawn from in October 1962. Circular cast iron in restored condition, measures 9.25in diameter. 30070 was preserved and has returned to service in Longmoor Military Railway Lined Blue as No. 300 Frank S. Ross. A rare plate.

Totem BR(SC) FF CRIANLARICH LOWER from the former Caledonian Railway station between Callender and Connel Ferry. In very good condition with a well executed crease repair and small repair to the top left flange. A rare totem last at auction 18 years ago and from a single platform station that had no more than 5 totems.

Great Western Railway mahogany donation box. With original label GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY SOCIAL & EDUCATIONAL UNION HELPING HAND FUND. Label beneath shows it was used at Kingswear station and collected 1-16-0d in 1942. In excellent condition measur es 7in x 3in x 9.5in a superb little item not see by us before.

Worksplate THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC Co LTD, STEPHENSON WORKS, DARLINGTON, ENGLAND No 3343/8396 - 1963 ex British Railways Diesel Class 37 originally numbered D6865, 37165 in 1974 and 37374 in 1989. Allocated new to 87E Landore and was well travelled spen ding time at York, Ardsley, Farnley Junction, March, Stratford, Tinsley, Immingham, and Thornaby Depots. Withdrawn in 1989 and scrapped at Carnforth. Rectangular cast chromed in as removed condition, measures 10in x 4.5in. This is the rarest version of the four patterns of class 37 worksplates.

BR-W brass cabside numberplate 7034 ex Collett Castle Class 4-6-0 built at Swindon in 1950 and named Ince Castle. Allocated to Bristol Bath Road, St Philips Marsh and 85B Gloucester Horton Road from where it was withdrawn in 1965 and scrapped at R.S. Hayes/Birds Tremains Yard Bridgend. Face restored a long time ago.

Worksplate LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY N.B. LOCO. Co 1918 4577 ex North British Railway Reid J37 0-6-0 originally numbered NBR 457 then LNER 9457, 4577 and lastly 64577 Allocations included St Margarets, Thornton Junction and 62B Dundee Tay Br idge from where it was withdrawn in August 1966. Oval cast brass, face restored, measures 9in x 5in.

Smokebox numberplate 60145 ex Peppercorn A1 Pacific 4-6-2 built at Darlington in 1949 and named Saint Mungo. Allocated to Gateshead, Copley Hill, Darlington and 50A York North from where it was withdrawn in June 1966 and scrapped. In as removed condi tion. 60145 was the last of the A1's to remain in service.

Nameplate PITCHFORD HALL. Ex GWR Collet 4-6-0 Hall Class Locomotive built at Swindon in 1929 and numbered 4953. Allocated to Swindon, St Philips Marsh, Cardiff Canton and 88L Cardiff East Dock from where it was withdrawn in May 1963. In lightly clean ed original condition, rear stamped R No 4953 Lot No 254 indicating this is the Right hand plate. nameplate comes with original BR purchase receipt dated January 1964. Pitchford Hall is near to Shrewsbury. The locomotive is currently based on the Epping & Ongar Railway.

Totem BR(E) FF KNEBWORTH from the former Great Northern Railway station between Hatfield and Hitchin. In very good condition with one small face chip.

BR(S) screen printed direction sign EARLSWOOD STATION double sided with British Railways totem, from the former London Brighton & South Coast Railway station between Red Hill and Three Bridges. In very good original condition complete with mounti ng bracket. Measures 28in x 13in.

London & South Western Railway Sykes glass cased Home and Distant Fog Repeater. Oil has been removed and is clean inside. complete with W R SYKES LONDON makers plate. Stands 9in tall.

Tenderplate GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY SWINDON WORKS 2012 MAY 1917 3500 GALLONS from a standard Churchward tender that were used on amongst other locomotives Castles, Halls, Granges and Manors. Oval engraved brass measuring 11.25in x 8.25in. In cl eaned condition.

Worksplate KITSON & CO LIMITED LEEDS 1932. Ex LMS 0-4-0ST numbered LMS 7002 and BR 47002. Allocated to Bank Hall and 24C Lostock Hall from where it was withdrawn in September 1964 and scrapped at Cohens Ickles. Oval cast brass in restored condit ion, measures 10.5in x 6.25in. There is a typed piece of paper with this lot indicating it was from this loco.

GWR Brass cabside numberplate 6695 ex Collett 0-6-2T built at Swindon in 1928. Allocated to Southall, Duffryn Yard and 87A Neath (Court Sart) from where it was withdrawn in June 1964 and now preserved and being restored at the Swindon and Cricklade Railway. In original condition as stored since 1965.

BR(M) FF enamel railway station running in board NOTTINGHAM VICTORIA from the former Great Central Railway station closed in 1967. In two sections measuring 83in x 36in and 62in x 36in. In very good condition with some rust staining to the white lett ers.

GWR/BR-W Tyers No9 single line aluminium key token GOODRINGTON-CHURSTON, configuration B. A section on the reopened heritage Torbay & Dartmouth Railway. In restored condition. In ex railway condition.

London Transport enamel frieze sign ALDERSGATE. In very good condition measures 43in x 9in.

BR(S) FF enamel signal box board BRAMLEY from the former Great Western Railway box on the line between Mortimer and Basingstoke. In very good condition with a few minor edge chips. Measures 54in x 12in.

Totem BR(SC) FF KILPATRICK from the former North British Railway station between Dalmuir and Bowling. In very good condition with one face chip repair.

Worksplate BEYER PEACOCK & CO LTD BEYER GARRATT LOCOMOTIVE H. W. GARRATTS PATENT No17165 AND PATENTS PENDING MANCHESTER 1930. Ex LMS Garratt 2-6-6-2 numbered LMS 4967, 7967 and BR 47967, allocated to Toton and 18C Hasland from where it was withdr awn in November 1957 and scrapped at Crewe works. Oval cast brass, face restored. Measures 18in x 8.5in. There is a typed piece of paper with this lot indicating it was from this loco.

Smokebox numberplate 65389 ex GER Worsdell J15 0-6-0 built at Stratford Works in 1890 and numbered GER 886, LNER 7886 and 5389. Allocated to Lowestoft, Ipswich and 30F Parkeston Quay from where it was withdrawn in April 1960 and scrapped. In as remov ed condition.

Diesel worksplate THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO LTD VULCAN WORKS NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS ENGLAND No 3497/ D928 1964 ex British Railways diesel Class 37 originally numbered D6940 then 37240 in 1974. Allocated new to 86A Cardiff Canton and withdrawn and now preser ved and operated by Boden Rail Engineering Ltd. Rectangular chromed brass in as removed condition, measures 10.25in x 4.5in.

GWR brass cabside numberplate 6992 ex Hawksworth modified Hall class 4-6-0 built at Swindon in 1948 and named ARBORFIELD HALL. Allocated to Gloucester Horton Road, Hereford and 85A Worcester from where it was withdrawn in June 1964 and scrapped at Bi rds, Risca, Newport. Face restored rear original.

Totem BR(M) FF WIDNES CENTRAL from the former Great Central and Midland Joint Railway station closed in 1964. In very good condition.

Manchester Sheffield & Lincolnshire railway 3 Aspect sliding knob Handlamp (green glass blanked off) stamped on the side and the inner drum MS&LRY and brass plated P.UNSWORTH LOCO DEPT LINCOLN Complete with all glasses, inner drum and early r ape oil reservoir. In good restored condition complete with original back handle.

Tyers bronze one engine in steam staff ESSENDINE BOURNE with a separate bronze key token ESSENDINE BOURNE. From the section that closed in 1951 and this staff was recovered from Essendine South signal box just before demolition. A truly historic item featured in the book Essendine to Bourne by John Rhodes and a copy accompanies the staff.

BR(M) FF enamel doorplate STATION MASTER. In the unique yellow and light blue only used at Penychain station which was used for the nearby Butlins holiday camp. Totems and Running in boards are known to survive but this is the first piece of smaller signage to be seen. In very good condition measures 18in x 6in. A unique doorplate.

Worksplate BEYER PEACOCK MANCHESTER 1887 from one of the 30 ex Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Barton Wright Class 25 Ironclad 0-6-0 locomotives built by Beyer Peacock. Curved cast brass face restored rear original measures 26in x 5.25in. Fifteen of these locomotives built by BP in this year survived into BR ownership and were numbered 52036,37,41,43,44,45,46,47,49,51,53,56,59,63 and 64. There is some paperwork and a label accompanying the lot showing it was purchased from a collector for £25 in 1971.

GWR cast iron cabside numberplate 4679 ex Collett 0-6-0PT built at Swindon in 1944. Allocated to Ebbw Junction, Abercynon, and 88B Radyr from where it was withdrawn in June 1965 and scrapped at Birds Morriston. In original condition as stored since 1 965.